Comic Con's Fandom Shift: A Changing of the Guard? San Diego Comic Con has long been a hub for geek culture, where die hard fans gather to celebrate their favorite franchises.
This year's convention marked a turning point in the evolution of fandoms.
While Marvel and DC superheroes, Star Wars enthusiasts, and Trekkies were still present, they shared the spotlight with newer and more niche interests. The rise of "Dungeon Crawler Carl" exemplifies this shift.